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General hardness
The middle grade. Enough attack for rhythmic figures, enough give for smooth rolls. A deliberate compromise.
Product detailSKU #1274115062533
Vic FirthSoundpower Bass Drum Mallets General
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
General-hardness concert bass drum mallets. The default choice for a player who needs one pair to cover most band and orchestral parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School or community band covering mixed repertoire with one pair
- Sustained rolls and single strokes on a concert bass drum
- A section buying its first set of bass mallets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching bass drums, which take a different mallet entirely
- Specialist work needing very soft rolls or dry attacks
- Drum kit players looking for a pedal beater
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Soundpower line
Vic Firth's concert bass drum family, built for large heads and full ensemble volume rather than practice-room work.
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Hand mallet, not a beater
Swung by hand at a suspended drum. It does not mount into a bass drum pedal.
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Hardness grading
General sits between soft roll mallets and hard articulate ones, so you can add either end later.
Detail 05
Price above stick money
These are a long-term purchase, not a consumable. They never meet a rim, so they last if stored properly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Rolls take two matched mallets, so confirm quantity before ordering
- 02No drum, stand, or mallet bag included
- 03Store hanging or bagged; a compressed head takes a permanent flat spot
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 'General' mean here?
The middle hardness. It handles rolls and rhythmic passages without excelling at either extreme, which covers most band and orchestral bass drum writing.
02Can I use these on a marching bass drum?
No. Marching bass drums are carried and struck on both outside heads with much shorter mallets. These are built for a suspended concert drum.
03Do I need more than one pair?
One general pair covers most parts. Sections usually add softer mallets for quiet rolls and harder ones for exposed attacks as budget allows.
04Will these work with a bass drum pedal?
No. A pedal needs a beater that clamps into it. These are hand mallets meant to be swung at a suspended drum.
